One Frame At A Time: Northwestern
I don't say this too often, but props, BTN. This time-lapse shot already looked great; then the director slowed it down for Jehu Chesson's kickoff return touchdown and the ensuing reaction. I could watch this all day.
Then again, Jim Harbaugh and his poor hat lurk after the jump, so...
[JUMP, obviously.]
As always, click the links/stills to open each GIF in a lightbox, and don't forget to vote for your favorite at the end of the post.
HONORABLE MENTION
As promised, Jabrill Peppers Fair Catch Supercut.
Jabrill Peppers murders speed option.
Jake Rudock to Jake Butt.
Rudock to AJ Williams.
Rudock's touchdown keeper.
Rudock jukes a guy. (Also: that is targeting.)
Mo Hurst crushes Thorson on the Lewis INT.
Nice cut, Karan Higdon.
De'Veon Smith double-catch.
Thorson's pass returned to sender.
Willie Henry stunt, sack.
Blake O'Neill reacts to a touchback.
Strong TFL/celebration from Joe Bolden.
Northwestern fans.
DE-FENSE.
10. Touch The Banner
Double-pump windmill for Jabrill Peppers, obviously.
9. Take A Seat, Both Of You
Ryan Glasgow: stronk.
8. MGoTubes Love Fullback Dives
Incidentally, I had the same look on my face.
7. The Rollercoaster
100% on board with this becoming a new tradition. With a full student section it looks great.
6. AJ Breaks It Down
AJ Williams, already having a career day before kickoff.
5. One-Way Ticket On The De'Veon Express
The broadcast view reveals Smith dragged Nick VanHoose a good ten yards before dispatching him on the turf.
Meanwhile, Chesson flatted Godwin Igwebuike for good measure.
4. Game Over
What a gorgeous setup. Also, watch Jabrill Peppers get a key block and then nearly catch Chesson at the goal line. Michigan's returners are rather athletic. Replay view:
3. Big House Time-Lapse
Perhaps my favorite part: seeing the entire Michigan sideline head for the end zone as Chesson streaks down the sideline.
2. Jourdan Lewis Wizard Pick
I'm still not entirely sure how he did this. This Northwestern coach is equally befuddled:
He'll always have that fleeting second of joy.
FRAMES OF THE GAME: A HOLD, A HARBAUGH, A HAT
The officials just missed an obvious holding call on third-and-forever; it didn't matter at all because Northwestern had to throw the ball away anyway. Michigan led 31-0 and would get the ball back on a punt.
None of this context mattered to Jim Harbaugh, who was curious to know what, exactly, this official was watching.
BTN came through with the clutch slow-mo replay:
I love this man.
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October 13th, 2015 at 11:13 PM ^
I don't know if this is the place to ask this, but do you or anyone else know if there was any good picture of that banner touching/dunking, seems like it could be really cool for a background
October 13th, 2015 at 5:27 PM ^
De'Veon Smith in his natural form
October 13th, 2015 at 6:29 PM ^
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October 13th, 2015 at 6:57 PM ^
First the De'Veon teleportation run, then the Lewis wizard pick 6. I think magic literally is Harbaugh's secret to success
October 13th, 2015 at 7:01 PM ^
Only one person on that field could catch Chesson on the kick return. He was wearing a maize #5.
October 13th, 2015 at 7:28 PM ^
I love Peppers on the Lewis pick 6. You can see the exact moment where the switch goes from "defense" to "kill" and blasts the NW player to open a lane.
October 13th, 2015 at 7:45 PM ^
It was a special day.
October 13th, 2015 at 8:00 PM ^
Can we get a special mention for the headseat cord assistant? Everyone on the sideline is just doing work this season.
October 13th, 2015 at 10:35 PM ^
Ha! Look at the intensity on that kid's face...he's got to be laser focused-or else!
October 13th, 2015 at 10:40 PM ^
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October 13th, 2015 at 8:38 PM ^
So one of my key criteria for this is "reusability." Can I use this in the game thread to describe a feeling or emotion during a different game? There might be some awesome plays, but this is also important to me. I really like the Rollercoaster. I would also say that the Harbaugh gif is reusable. The time-lapse is fantastic. I did go with the Rollercoaster though.
October 13th, 2015 at 9:15 PM ^
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October 13th, 2015 at 11:55 PM ^
The genius of that gif is Harbaugh is actually saying "what are you, crazy?!" as he knocks the hat off of his own head in a fit of rage. That's a T-shirt waiting to be pressed.
October 14th, 2015 at 9:03 AM ^
Crazy recognize crazy.
October 14th, 2015 at 8:37 AM ^
For me, the Chesson kick off TD is one of, if not the best moments from the big house in the past 7 years.
Besides the last second win in UTL1, it's easily the loudest, most excited I've seen that stadium in a LONG time. I love this team.
October 14th, 2015 at 9:02 AM ^
Also have to give some props to Joe Bolden, I believe, for resisting the urge to throw an illegal block on the punter. You see a guy running at that angle and I'm sure you want to lay him out, but it probably would've been a flag.
All around great team effort on the kickoff return.
October 14th, 2015 at 10:44 AM ^
Cole holding up from blocking a guy in the back after Chesson had already beaten the guy up the field. Sloppy special teams play would've had 1-2 blocks in the back on that return.
October 14th, 2015 at 10:17 AM ^
Harbaugh going batshit at the missed call made my day on Saturday, and continues to make my day when I think about it. Love it.
October 14th, 2015 at 11:06 AM ^
I call this pose, "Blue Touchback". Sorry steel's been done.
October 14th, 2015 at 11:18 AM ^
Where is the promised montage of Peppers setting every punt down nicely?
October 14th, 2015 at 12:07 PM ^
...honorable mention.
October 14th, 2015 at 11:49 AM ^
but one of my favorite moments was Peppers coming off the field after a fair catch and pretending to juke guys that were huddling up.
October 14th, 2015 at 1:22 PM ^
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October 14th, 2015 at 7:23 PM ^
Because I've been told that this is what the inside of a can of Whoop Ass looks like before you pour it out.
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